TFU Nutrition Assistant
2026-06-11        Helmand       Full Time        11
Job Location: Helmand
Nationality: National
Category: Health Care
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As Per ACF Salary Scale
Vacancy Number: ACF/AFG-2026-050
No. Of Jobs: 6
City: Helmand
Organization: Action Against Hunger-ACF
Years of Experience: At least 1 years’ experience in the field of health and nutrition.
Contract Duration: 31-August 2026
Gender: Female
Education: Graduate medical nurse, midwifery from recognized institute
Close date: 2026-06-11

About Action Against Hunger-ACF:

Action Against Hunger (ACF) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that was created in France in1979. ACF has been active in Afghanistan in the medical, nutrition, food security, and water and sanitation fields since 1995.ACF improved access to health and nutrition services for the most vulnerable people, who live in remote areas without a localhealth system. In particular, the country team supported pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under five, who are atgreater risk of malnutrition. Nutrition programs rely on an integrated approach, addressing both primary and underlying causes, inorder to have a lasting impact on nutritional status. The country team worked at community level, in villages and at provincial level,strengthening the public health system. It also worked at national level to ensure reliable information about the nutritional situation reached the wider humanitarian community. Covid-19 prevention was integrated into all interventions and additional responseactivities were implemented, such as the disinfection of health facilities and public places, cash assistance, psychosocial support andthe distribution of hygiene kits to affected populations.

Action Against Hunger (ACF) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that was created in France in1979. ACF has been active in Afghanistan in the medical, nutrition, food security, and water and sanitation fields since 1995.ACF improved access to health and nutrition services for the most vulnerable people, who live in remote areas without a localhealth system. In particular, the country team supported pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under five, who are atgreater risk of malnutrition. Nutrition programs rely on an integrated approach, addressing both primary and underlying causes, inorder to have a lasting impact on nutritional status. The country team worked at community level, in villages and at provincial level,strengthening the public health system. It also worked at national level to ensure reliable information about the nutritional situation reached the wider humanitarian community. Covid-19 prevention was integrated into all interventions and additional responseactivities were implemented, such as the disinfection of health facilities and public places, cash assistance, psychosocial support andthe distribution of hygiene kits to affected populations.
Job Descriptions:

Objective 1: Mix the milk according to the lookup tables provided in the guideline  

Objective 1: Mix the milk according to the lookup tables provided in the guideline Objective 1: Mix the milk according to the lookup tables provided in the guideline Objective 1: Mix the milk according to the lookup tables provided in the guideline      
  •           Closely Communicate with the nurse/Supervisor to identify the treatment phase and type of milk to give to the child.
  •           Calculate the formula of the milk F75 and F100 according to the protocol.
  •           Use the lookup tables properly for all types of therapeutic foods (F75, F100, and RUTF) per recommended number of feeds.
  •           Respect good hygiene 
  •           Closely Communicate with the nurse/Supervisor to identify the treatment phase and type of milk to give to the child.
    •                               Closely Communicate with the nurse/Supervisor to identify the treatment phase and type of milk to give to the child. Closely Communicate with the nurse/Supervisor to identify the treatment phase and type of milk to give to the child.
  •           Calculate the formula of the milk F75 and F100 according to the protocol.
    •                                  Calculate the formula of the milk F75 and F100 according to the protocol. Calculate the formula of the milk F75 and F100 according to the protocol.
  •           Use the lookup tables properly for all types of therapeutic foods (F75, F100, and RUTF) per recommended number of feeds.
    •                               Use the lookup tables properly for all types of therapeutic foods (F75, F100, and RUTF) per recommended number of feeds. Use the lookup tables properly for all types of therapeutic foods (F75, F100, and RUTF) per recommended number of feeds.
  •           Respect good hygiene 
    •                               Respect good hygiene  Respect good hygiene 

    Objective 2: Distribute the food and supervise the meals:

    Objective 2: Objective 2: Objective 2: Distribute the food and supervise the meals: Distribute the food and supervise the meals: Distribute the food and supervise the meals:
    •          Ask the mothers to breastfeed their children before the meal; for the SST ask the mother to breastfeed 30 minutes before the mealtime
    •           Check the preparation of the formula ;
    •           Feed the patients on time, in the groups, and start with those who are most at risk. ;
    •           For the SST, support the mothers for the good position of the tube, and glass and support on BF time
    •           Observe each group before passing to the next and make sure that the mothers hold and feed their children correctly;
    •           Check that the patient is given water each time with the RUTF he is thirsty and evaluates the quantity of water absorbed during the meal.
    •           Monitor the caregiver meal preparation, to ensure the meals is well balanced and cooked according to the weekly menu.
    •           Monitor the food preparation and storage hygiene in the main kitchen 
    •           Once the caregiver’s food is scooped, by the cooks, distribute the food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) to the care giver in each ward.         
  •          Ask the mothers to breastfeed their children before the meal; for the SST ask the mother to breastfeed 30 minutes before the mealtime
    •                               Ask the mothers to breastfeed their children before the meal; for the SST ask the mother to breastfeed 30 minutes before the mealtime Ask the mothers to breastfeed their children before the meal; for the SST ask the mother to breastfeed 30 minutes before the mealtime
  •           Check the preparation of the formula ;
    •                               Check the preparation of the formula ; Check the preparation of the formula ;
  •           Feed the patients on time, in the groups, and start with those who are most at risk. ;
    •                               Feed the patients on time, in the groups, and start with those who are most at risk. ; Feed the patients on time, in the groups, and start with those who are most at risk. ;
  •           For the SST, support the mothers for the good position of the tube, and glass and support on BF time
    •                               For the SST, support the mothers for the good position of the tube, and glass and support on BF time For the SST, support the mothers for the good position of the tube, and glass and support on BF time
  •           Observe each group before passing to the next and make sure that the mothers hold and feed their children correctly;
    •                               Observe each group before passing to the next and make sure that the mothers hold and feed their children correctly; Observe each group before passing to the next and make sure that the mothers hold and feed their children correctly;
  •           Check that the patient is given water each time with the RUTF he is thirsty and evaluates the quantity of water absorbed during the meal.
    •                               Check that the patient is given water each time with the RUTF he is thirsty and evaluates the quantity of water absorbed during the meal. Check that the patient is given water each time with the RUTF he is thirsty and evaluates the quantity of water absorbed during the meal.
  •           Monitor the caregiver meal preparation, to ensure the meals is well balanced and cooked according to the weekly menu.
    •                               Monitor the caregiver meal preparation, to ensure the meals is well balanced and cooked according to the weekly menu. Monitor the caregiver meal preparation, to ensure the meals is well balanced and cooked according to the weekly menu.
  •           Monitor the food preparation and storage hygiene in the main kitchen 
    •                                  Monitor the food preparation and storage hygiene in the main kitchen  Monitor the food preparation and storage hygiene in the main kitchen  
  •           Once the caregiver’s food is scooped, by the cooks, distribute the food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) to the care giver in each ward.         
    •                               Once the caregiver’s food is scooped, by the cooks, distribute the food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) to the care giver in each ward. Once the caregiver’s food is scooped, by the cooks, distribute the food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) to the care giver in each ward.                             

    Objective 3: Ensure all the milk is taken by the children properly at each phase; Ensure hygiene and sanitation of milk preparation and storage areas with the cleaner

    Objective 3: Ensure all the milk is taken by the children properly at each phase; Ensure hygiene and sanitation of milk preparation and storage areas with the cleaner Objective 3: Ensure all the milk is taken by the children properly at each phase; Ensure hygiene and sanitation of milk preparation and storage areas with the cleaner Objective 3: Ensure all the milk is taken by the children properly at each phase; Ensure hygiene and sanitation of milk preparation and storage areas with the cleaner
    •           Monitor the quantity taken by the child and report it to the nurse/ supervisor if further action is needed.
    •          Wash and disinfect the room.
    •           Wash the recipients, pots, and utensils for the preparation of premix ;
    •          Check the rate of chlorine in the water.
    •          Keep the leftover milk in a safe and clean place
  •           Monitor the quantity taken by the child and report it to the nurse/ supervisor if further action is needed.
    •                               Monitor the quantity taken by the child and report it to the nurse/ supervisor if further action is needed. Monitor the quantity taken by the child and report it to the nurse/ supervisor if further action is needed.
  •          Wash and disinfect the room.
    •                               Wash and disinfect the room. Wash and disinfect the room.
  •           Wash the recipients, pots, and utensils for the preparation of premix ;
    •                               Wash the recipients, pots, and utensils for the preparation of premix ; Wash the recipients, pots, and utensils for the preparation of premix ;
  •          Check the rate of chlorine in the water.
    •                               Check the rate of chlorine in the water. Check the rate of chlorine in the water.
  •          Keep the leftover milk in a safe and clean place
    •                               Keep the leftover milk in a safe and clean place Keep the leftover milk in a safe and clean place

    Objective 4: conduct anthropometric measurement for all under 5 years children visiting TFU 

    Objective 4: Objective 4: Objective 4: conduct anthropometric measurement for all under 5 years children visiting TFU  conduct anthropometric measurement for all under 5 years children visiting TFU  conduct anthropometric measurement for all under 5 years children visiting TFU  
    •           Conduct systematic nutritional screening for all children under five (U5) visiting the health facility, including assessment for bilateral pitting edema, Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC), height, and weight, ensuring accurate measurement and correct interpretation according to national IMAM guidelines.
    •           Identify the type and severity of malnutrition (Severe Acute Malnutrition – SAM, Moderate Acute Malnutrition – MAM, or Normal nutritional status) and ensure appropriate classification and referral to TFU, OTP, or SFP programs as per protocol.
    •           Conduct appetite tests for all children with SAM during admission, transition, and discharge phases to determine eligibility for TFU or OTP enrollment, documenting results precisely.
    •           Ensure accurate and timely documentation of anthropometric measurements, appetite test results, and screening data in the relevant nutrition registers and reporting tools.
    •           Maintain clean, calibrated, and functional anthropometric equipment (MUAC tapes, scales, height/length boards) and report any loss or malfunction immediately.
    •           Collaborate closely with TFU Doctor, to ensure that malnutrition cases are identified and promptly admitted at the TFU.
  •           Conduct systematic nutritional screening for all children under five (U5) visiting the health facility, including assessment for bilateral pitting edema, Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC), height, and weight, ensuring accurate measurement and correct interpretation according to national IMAM guidelines.
    •                               Conduct systematic nutritional screening Conduct systematic nutritional screening Conduct systematic nutritional screening for all children under five (U5) visiting the health facility, including assessment for bilateral pitting edema, Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC), height, and weight, ensuring accurate measurement and correct interpretation according to national IMAM guidelines. for all children under five (U5) visiting the health facility, including assessment for bilateral pitting edema bilateral pitting edema , Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) , height height , and weight weight , ensuring accurate measurement and correct interpretation according to national IMAM guidelines.
  •           Identify the type and severity of malnutrition (Severe Acute Malnutrition – SAM, Moderate Acute Malnutrition – MAM, or Normal nutritional status) and ensure appropriate classification and referral to TFU, OTP, or SFP programs as per protocol.
    •                               Identify the type and severity of malnutrition Identify the type and severity of malnutrition Identify the type and severity of malnutrition (Severe Acute Malnutrition – SAM, Moderate Acute Malnutrition – MAM, or Normal nutritional status) and ensure appropriate classification and referral to TFU, OTP, or SFP programs as per protocol. (Severe Acute Malnutrition – SAM, Moderate Acute Malnutrition – MAM, or Normal nutritional status) and ensure appropriate classification and referral to TFU, OTP, or SFP programs as per protocol.
  •           Conduct appetite tests for all children with SAM during admission, transition, and discharge phases to determine eligibility for TFU or OTP enrollment, documenting results precisely.
    •                               Conduct appetite tests Conduct appetite tests Conduct appetite tests for all children with SAM during admission, transition, and discharge phases to determine eligibility for TFU or OTP enrollment, documenting results precisely. for all children with SAM during admission admission , transition transition , and discharge discharge phases to determine eligibility for TFU or OTP enrollment, documenting results precisely.
  •           Ensure accurate and timely documentation of anthropometric measurements, appetite test results, and screening data in the relevant nutrition registers and reporting tools.
    •                               Ensure accurate and timely documentation Ensure accurate and timely documentation Ensure accurate and timely documentation of anthropometric measurements, appetite test results, and screening data in the relevant nutrition registers and reporting tools. of anthropometric measurements, appetite test results, and screening data in the relevant nutrition registers and reporting tools.
  •           Maintain clean, calibrated, and functional anthropometric equipment (MUAC tapes, scales, height/length boards) and report any loss or malfunction immediately.
    •                               Maintain clean, calibrated, and functional anthropometric equipment (MUAC tapes, scales, height/length boards) and report any loss or malfunction immediately. Maintain clean, calibrated, and functional anthropometric equipment clean, calibrated, and functional anthropometric equipment (MUAC tapes, scales, height/length boards) and report any loss or malfunction immediately.
  •           Collaborate closely with TFU Doctor, to ensure that malnutrition cases are identified and promptly admitted at the TFU.
    •                               Collaborate closely with TFU Doctor, to ensure that malnutrition cases are identified and promptly admitted at the TFU. Collaborate closely with TFU Doctor, TFU Doctor, to ensure that malnutrition cases are identified and promptly admitted at the TFU.

    Objective 5: Support care practice

    Objective 5: Support care practice Objective 5: Support care practice Objective 5: Support care practice

    Provide health education sessions and practice:

    Provide health education sessions and practice: Provide health education sessions and practice:

    -           Care for women: During pregnancy and breastfeeding, reproductive and mental health, workload, and education

    -          -          -               Care for women: During pregnancy and breastfeeding, reproductive and mental health, workload, and education Care for women: During pregnancy and breastfeeding, reproductive and mental health, workload, and education
    •         Food preparation: complementary feeding, balance food, Mode of preparation, food storage, and hygiene
    •           Hygiene: Personal, children, and home hygiene
    •           Breastfeeding and feeding practices...Exclusive breastfeeding, weaning, complimentary food, active feeding practices (are they suitable for the child’s psychomotor skills?), adaptation to the family feeding practice (intra-family sharing of food, response in case of scarce appetite of the child
    •           Psychosocial care: Adaptation to the developmental steps of the child, attention, affection, autonomy, encouragement of exploration and learning, protection against violence and bad behaviors.
  •         Food preparation: complementary feeding, balance food, Mode of preparation, food storage, and hygiene
    •                         Food preparation: complementary feeding, balance food, Mode of preparation, food storage, and hygiene Food preparation: complementary feeding, balance food, Mode of preparation, food storage, and hygiene
  •           Hygiene: Personal, children, and home hygiene
    •                               Hygiene: Personal, children, and home hygiene Hygiene: Personal, children, and home hygiene
  •           Breastfeeding and feeding practices...Exclusive breastfeeding, weaning, complimentary food, active feeding practices (are they suitable for the child’s psychomotor skills?), adaptation to the family feeding practice (intra-family sharing of food, response in case of scarce appetite of the child
    •                               Breastfeeding and feeding practices...Exclusive breastfeeding, weaning, complimentary food, active feeding practices (are they suitable for the child’s psychomotor skills?), adaptation to the family feeding practice (intra-family sharing of food, response in case of scarce appetite of the child Breastfeeding and feeding practices...Exclusive breastfeeding, weaning, complimentary food, active feeding practices (are they suitable for the child’s psychomotor skills?), adaptation to the family feeding practice (intra-family sharing of food, response in case of scarce appetite of the child
  •           Psychosocial care: Adaptation to the developmental steps of the child, attention, affection, autonomy, encouragement of exploration and learning, protection against violence and bad behaviors.
    •                               Psychosocial care: Adaptation to the developmental steps of the child, attention, affection, autonomy, encouragement of exploration and learning, protection against violence and bad behaviors. Psychosocial care: Adaptation to the developmental steps of the child, attention, affection, autonomy, encouragement of exploration and learning, protection against violence and bad behaviors.

    Objective 6: Reporting to the head nurse

    Objective 6: Reporting to the head nurse Objective 6: Reporting to the head nurse Objective 6: Reporting to the head nurse
    •             Prepare Daily/weekly/monthly reports and submit them to the supervisor on time
    •           Participate in technical orientation sessions with other health personnel in the center
    • Communicate any challenges faced during service provision to the line manager
  •             Prepare Daily/weekly/monthly reports and submit them to the supervisor on time
    •                                     Prepare Daily/weekly/monthly reports and submit them to the supervisor on time Prepare Daily/weekly/monthly reports and submit them to the supervisor on time
  •           Participate in technical orientation sessions with other health personnel in the center
    •                               Participate in technical orientation sessions with other health personnel in the center Participate in technical orientation sessions with other health personnel in the center
  • Communicate any challenges faced during service provision to the line manager
    • Communicate any challenges faced during service provision to the line manager Communicate any challenges faced during service provision to the line manager
    Job Requirements:
    •          Graduate medical nurse, midwifery from recognized institute
    •          At least 1 years’ experience in the field of health and nutrition.
    •          At least one year of experience in nutrition, paediatric activities,
    •          Previous experiences working in health nutrition activities (OPD, TFU, pediatric unit….) 
  •          Graduate medical nurse, midwifery from recognized institute
    •                               Graduate medical nurse, midwifery from recognized institute Graduate medical nurse, midwifery from recognized institute
  •          At least 1 years’ experience in the field of health and nutrition.
    •                               At least 1 years’ experience in the field of health and nutrition. At least 1 years’ experience in the field of health and nutrition.
  •          At least one year of experience in nutrition, paediatric activities,
    •                               At least one year of experience in nutrition, paediatric activities, At least one year of experience in nutrition, paediatric activities,
  •          Previous experiences working in health nutrition activities (OPD, TFU, pediatric unit….) 
    •                               Previous experiences working in health nutrition activities (OPD, TFU, pediatric unit….)  Previous experiences working in health nutrition activities (OPD, TFU, pediatric unit….)  
    Submission Guidelines:

    Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter and full CV with three Referees indicating the vacancy announcement to the address: Human Resources Department ACF office or can also be emailed to:

    Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter and full CV with three Referees indicating the vacancy announcement to the address: Human Resources Department ACF office or can also be emailed to:

    vacancies-hl@af-actionagainsthunger.org indicating the job tile and vacancy number of the position in the email subject line.

    vacancies-hl@af-actionagainsthunger.org  vacancies-hl@af-actionagainsthunger.org  indicating the  job tile and vacancy number of the position in the email subject line job tile and vacancy number of the position in the email subject line .

    Eligible candidates are invited to apply by the earliest possible, until 11 June 2026. 

    Eligible candidates are invited to apply by the earliest possible, until 11 June 2026.  Eligible candidates are invited to apply by the earliest possible, until 11 June 2026. 

    Do not submit academic certificates with the application. These will be requested if the candidate is selected. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the written test/interview.  

    Do not submit academic certificates with the application. These will be requested if the candidate is selected. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the written test/interview.  

    Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.  We strongly encourage women and people with disabilities to apply.  ACF has zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, and abuse (SEA)

    Employment at Action Against Hunger is free of charge. Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process to the candidates. Therefore, please refrain of offering money or any other form of compensation to anyone claiming that they can secure you a job or assist you in the hiring process and this is strictly against our recruitment policy.

    Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.  We strongly encourage women and people with disabilities to apply.  ACF has zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, and abuse (SEA)

    Employment at Action Against Hunger is free of charge. Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process to the candidates. Therefore, please refrain of offering money or any other form of compensation to anyone claiming that they can secure you a job or assist you in the hiring process and this is strictly against our recruitment policy.
    Submission Email:

    vacancies-hl@af-actionagainsthunger.org

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